General Interest

March 18, 2013
Horses with Hock Arthritis Sought for Medication Test
Researchers at Texas A&M University are beginning a new clinical trial to evaluate the effect of resveratrol on hock osteoarthritis in

March 12, 2013
Horses Poisoned by Milkweed
Nineteen horses that died at the Wild Horse Inmate Program facility in Colorado were probably poisoned by narrowleaf whorled

February 21, 2013
Iron: An Important Trace Mineral in Equine Diets
Horses need calcium, phosphorus, and a number of other minerals in their diets. Trace minerals are those that are

January 21, 2013
Conformational Choke Points Can Limit Performance in Horses
To perform at maximal ability, a horse must be able to move freely without discomfort. Anything that impairs free

December 25, 2012
Finding a Horse’s Age: Can the Teeth Tell the Tale?
While it’s not difficult to see the difference in the dental array of, say, a two-year-old filly and a

December 17, 2012
Horse Industry Issues Identified
In a nationwide survey recently conducted by American Horse Publications, horse owners were asked to identify the most significant issues

November 29, 2012
Test Suggests Donkeys and Mules Are Smarter than Horses
Mules should be seen as smart instead of stubborn, according to Kristin Hayday, a research assistant at the Donkey

November 29, 2012
Feed Management for Donkeys and Mules
Except for those on an active exercise schedule, most donkeys and mules should be given only very small portions

November 14, 2012
Land or Air Travel for Horses: How Stressful Is It?
Despite appearing to be calm throughout the flight, the horses indicated by their elevated heart rates that they felt

November 09, 2012
Survey Reports Statistics of Horse Ownership
In the spring of 2010, American Horse Publications conducted a nationwide online survey to collect facts about the horse industry. More